Iri


1h 47m 2008

Brief Synopsis

In 1977, an explosion at a train station destroyed a South Korean city called Iri, killing hundreds of people. Thirty years later, the city has been rebuilt and given a new name, but the inhabitants' personal scars are more difficult to heal. Pretty and kind Jin-seo is mentally impaired due to the e

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Gyro Pictures; Sponge
Distribution Company
Sponge

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

In 1977, an explosion at a train station destroyed a South Korean city called Iri, killing hundreds of people. Thirty years later, the city has been rebuilt and given a new name, but the inhabitants' personal scars are more difficult to heal. Pretty and kind Jin-seo is mentally impaired due to the explosion her mother experienced during her pregnancy. But many men interpret her naivety as availability, and they take advantage of her, despite her brother's efforts to protect her.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Historical
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Gyro Pictures; Sponge
Distribution Company
Sponge

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in South Korea November 13, 2008

Shown at Rome Film Festival (Competition) October 22-31, 2008.

35mm

color

dialogue Korean

Released in South Korea November 13, 2008